Lake · North Iceland
Ólafsfjarðarvatn
Quick facts
- Ólafsfjarðarvatn is 397 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 49 min by car.
- The nearest town to Ólafsfjarðarvatn is Siglufjörður.
- Ólafsfjarðarvatn is a lake in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Siglufjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 397 km by road, about 5 h 49 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 66.0569° N, 18.6807° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Ólafsfjarðarvatn?
Ólafsfjarðarvatn is a lake in North Iceland.
Where is Ólafsfjarðarvatn?
Ólafsfjarðarvatn is at 66.0569° N, 18.6807° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Siglufjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Raudskord, a hike about 4.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Ólafsfjarðarvatn from Reykjavík?
Ólafsfjarðarvatn is 397 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 49 min by car.
How do I get to Ólafsfjarðarvatn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Ólafsfjarðarvatn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Siglufjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Ólafsfjarðarvatn?
We have not verified a fee for Ólafsfjarðarvatn. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Ólafsfjarðarvatn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 66 minutes' drive from Ólafsfjarðarvatn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (73 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 66 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 73 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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